Bruce Heighway

HEIGHWAY, R. Bruce…. Quietly, at home, as he had wished R. Bruce Heighway of London, on Wednesday, February 10, 2016, in his 86th year. Beloved husband of Jeanne (nee Hunt) Heighway for 65years. Loving father of Catherine Heighway and her husband Wally MacKinnon; Steve Heighway and his wife Kim. Devoted Papa of Mitchell Heighway and his fiancé Meg Sloan, Brent Heighway and Emily MacKinnon. Dear brother of Bob Heighway and his wife Midge and brother-in-law of Betty Bathgate and her husband Bud, Don Winterton and Kit Hunt. Fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Reg and Jean (nee Auty) Heighway, brother Don, sister Mary Jane Winterton and brother-in-law George Hunt. Bruce grew up in Arva and attended Beal Tech. He met Jeanne at a school dance after a football game. They married in 1951, constructed the house where they lived for 60 years, raised their family and built their life together. Bruce retired as Head Purchasing Agent at the London PUC, where he worked for 19 years. He was an avid curler at the Ilderton Curling Club, active in the Huff n’ Puff biking group and Cardiac Rehab at the YMCA; a proud member of Middlesex Lodge No. 379 A.F. & A.M., London East Masonic District for 50 years, serving as Past Master (1977) and member of the Mocha Shrine. He volunteered with Meals on Wheels and the Salvation Army. Bruce loved being together with his family, particularly at their cottage at St Joseph’s on Lake Huron, enjoyed extensive travels with Jeanne and was present for almost every game, competition or musical event of his grandchildren. A kind, quiet and gentle man who leaves a legacy of hard work, dedication, resiliency, humour and love. Deep appreciation to Dr. Ferner and the VON palliative team, PSW’s especially Ella, Dr. Vincent and the London Regional Cancer Program as well as the myriad of doctors and medical professionals who cared for Bruce over the years. Friends will be received by the family from 7 – 9 pm on Friday, February 12, 2016 and 1 -2 pm, with a Celebration of Bruce’s life at 2 pm on Saturday, February 13, 2016 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. Private family interment in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, London. Masonic Service under the auspices of Middlesex Lodge No. 379 A.F. & A.M. will be conducted at the funeral home on Friday evening at 6:30 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Shriners Hospital for Children, c/o Mocha Shrine Centre, 468 Colborne Street, London ON N6B 2T3, Wellspring London and Region, 382 Waterloo Street, London ON N6B 2N8, or Victorian Order of Nurses (VON), 100-1151 Florence Street, London ON N5W 2M7 would be appreciated. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com